Showing posts with label Mammal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mammal. Show all posts

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Leopard




Animals Unique | Leopard |
Leopard Classification and Evolution
The Leopard is a medium-sized wildcat that is natively found in a variety of different habitats across sub-Saharan Africa and southern Asia. A member of the "Big Cat" family, the Leopard is an agile and opportunistic hunter that has been Able to exploit habitats unused by other large felines as it spends a great deal of it's time high in the tree branches.

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Lemur


Animals Unique | Lemur |
The lemurs is a primate native to the island of Madagascar, a large island off the south east coast of Africa. There are approximately 10 different species of lemurs inhabiting the island where the lemurs spend most of their time in the trees.

Friday, November 2, 2012

Lemming


Animals Unique | Lemming |
The lemming is a tiny rodent that is found in or near the Arctic Circle and are thought to be related to voles and muskrats. The smallest species of lemming is the wood lemming measuring around 8 cm. The Norwegian lemming is roughly three times the size of a wood lemming and is one of the largest species of lemmings.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Labrador Retriever



Animals Unique | Labrador Retriever |
Labradors are a well-balanced, friendly and versatile breed, adaptable to a wide range of functions as well as making very good pets.

Monday, October 29, 2012

Labradoodle



Animals Unique | Labradoodle | Labradooddles are mixed breed of dog also known as a mutt. A labradoodle is a mix between a labrador and a poodle.

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Hyena


Animals Unique | Hyena |
The hyena is a carnivorous dog-like species of animal, native to parts of both Africa and Asia. There are four known species of hyena, the spotted hyena, the striped hyena, the brown hyena and the aardwolf.

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Humpback Whale


Animals Unique | Humpback Whale | The humpback whale is one of the bigger species of whale with the average adult humpback whale measuring more than 15m long (thats still about half the size of the blue whale).

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Human



Animals Unique | Human | The human being is part of the primate group that walks on two legs rather than than the usual four like most of the other Primates, roomates is known as bipedal.

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Horse



Animals Unique | Horse | Horses evolved over 50 million years from small many toed animals to the big beautiful, single-toed horses of today. The modern horse has been Domesticated around the world for many Reasons Including transportation and battle.

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Hippopotamus



Animals Unique | Hippopotamus |
Hippopotamus Classification and Evolution
The Hippopotamus is a large semi-aquatic mammal that is found wallowing in the rivers and lakes across sub-Saharan Africa. Despite it's appearance, the Hippopotamus is actually thought to be most closely related to Whales as the two are thought to have had a common ancestor roughly 54 million that Existed years ago.

Himalayan



Animals Unique | Himalayan |
The Himalayan cat (also known as the Persian colourpoint) is a mix-bred cat originally bred from the Siamese cat and the Persian cat. The Siamese was used for the fur markings and the Persian cat for their long fur and pretty features.

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Highland Cattle



Animals Unique | Highland Cattle |
Highland cattle (also known as the hairy cow) are an old Scottish breed of cow, bred primarily for their beef. Often Highland cattle are bred for cattle shows, and some highland cattle can win many prizes due to the incredible condition of the highland cattle individuals.

Friday, August 31, 2012

Hedgehog


Animals Unique | Hedgehog |
The hedgehog is thought to be one of the oldest Mammals on earth, with estimates dating the hedgehog to around 15 million years ago. It is believed that the hedgehog has changed very little over that period of time.

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Havanese



Animals Unique | Havanese |
The Havanese is a breed of dog of the Bichon type, roomates do not shed.

These dogs were developed from the now extinct Bichon Tenerife, which was Introduced to the Canary Islands by the Spanish and later to other islands and colonies of Spain by sailors.

They are very playful dogs and good with older, more considerate children.

Havanese Facts
Name: Havanese
Origin: Cuba
Size: 25cm (10in)
Weight: 5kg (12lbs)
Life Span: 15 years
Group: Gun Dog

Harrier



Animals Unique | Harrier |
The Harrier is cheerful, sweet-tempered, tolerant, and it is excellent with children. This pack dog is good with other dogs, but should be supervised with noncanine pets unless it is raised with them from puppyhood.

It prefers life in a pack with people, dogs, or both. This active dog likes to go exploring, sniffing, and trailing, so be sure to keep it on a leash or in a safe enclosed area. Some Harriers like to bay.

Harrier Facts
Name: Harrier
Origin: Great Britain
Size: 55cm (22in)
Weight: 27kg (60lbs)
Life Span: 16 years
Group: Hound

Hare


Animals Unique | Hare |
The hare, closely related to the rabbit, is a small mammal found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere. Although there are different species of hare found all over the world, the hare is most commonly found in Europe and North America with the Arctic Hare found inhabiting the freezing climates within the Arctic Circle.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Hamster


Animals Unique | Hamster | Hamsters are thought to be originally from the desert lands of east Asia, Including hamster species such as the common Syrian hamster and the miniature Russian dwarf hamster. Hamsters in the wild growing niche to spend most of their time digging and foraging for food.

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Guinea Pig


Animals Unique | Guinea Pig |
The guinea pig is found in the Andes mountains in South America, were it is used as a stable food source for the local peoples. Todays domestic guinea pig is thought to be a subspecies of the Andes guinea pig and therefore can not be found in the wild.

Friday, August 24, 2012

Grizzly Bear


Animals Unique | Grizzly Bear | The grizzly bear is a sub-species of the brown bear, also known as the Silvertip Bear. The grizzly bears live in the uplands of western North America, and each female bear produces a litter of young roughly every other year.

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Greyhound



Animals Unique | Greyhound |
Although Greyhounds are extremely fast and athletic, and despite their reputation as racing dogs, they are not high-energy dogs. They are sprinters, and although they love running, they do not require extensive exercise.

Most are quiet, gentle animals. An adult Greyhound will stay healthy and happy with a daily walk of as little as 20 to 30 minutes.

The greyhound has been Referred to as a 45mph couch potato!

Greyhound Facts
Name: Greyhound
Origin: Great Britain
Size: 76cm ​​(30in)
Weight: 32kg (70lbs)
Life Span: 11 years
Group: South